John L. Wilson, a cousin of President Wilson, in an interview yesterday, denounced as not in accordance with facts the reference made by Charles E. Hughes, Republican nominee for President, in his speech of acceptance to the recall of Myron T. Herrick of Ohio from his post as United States Ambassador to France. View Full Article in Timesmachine »

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A version of this archives appears in print on August 4, 1916, on Page 5 of the New York edition with the headline: HUGHES IS ACCUSED OF DODGING FACTS; President's Cousin Says Ambassador Herrick Wished to Leave France. INSISTED ON RETURNING John L. Wilson Sure Col. Herrick Did Not Sanction Statement In Speech of Acceptance. Order Reprints|Today's Paper|Subscribe